86°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
70%
17
Lake County, IN · Great Lakes
Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach)
1 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403
A municipal park in Gary's Miller Beach neighborhood — 1.4 miles of white-sand Lake Michigan beach, dunes, lagoons, and oak savanna, entirely surrounded by Indiana Dunes National Park. The 1921 Aquatorium anchors the park.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
70% rain · Thunderstorms · NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Patchy smoke and a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then areas of smoke and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 86°F air — ideal beach weather
- 70% rain — wet day — beach day is off
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — beach hazards statement issued july 18 at 3:04pm cdt until july 19 at 10:00am cdt by nws chicago il
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24 Sunbathe
0 Walk
0 Fish
22 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Beach Hazard Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:04PM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. In Indiana, Lake and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.
Weather alert in effect
Air Quality Alert issued July 18 at 12:31PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Air Quality Alert issued July 18 at 12:13AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Atmosphere
Air Temp
86°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
10 to 15 mph
N
Rain
70%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
74°F
Areas Of Smoke
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
25 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:30 AM
Sunset
9:19 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
74°
Areas Of Smoke
0%
78
84°
Mostly Sunny
3%
84
82°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
74%
17
72°
Sunny
3%
62
77°
Sunny
0%
86
79°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
15%
77
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 10 to 15 mph wind
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 70% chance of rain
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Major
4:20 AM - 6:20 AM
Minor
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Major
4:40 PM - 6:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Lakefront lots at 6918 Oak Ave plus street parking; pay via app. $3 Gary residents, $5 non-residents.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach. Permitted leashed on park trails and lawn areas.
Entry Fee
Parking fee only ($3/$5).
Address
1 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) today?
Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach. Permitted leashed on park trails and lawn areas.
Is there an entry fee at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach)?
Parking fee only ($3/$5).
Are there lifeguards at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach)?
Amenities at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) include lifeguards (10am–6pm, Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day), restrooms, Aquatorium pavilion, concession stand, fishing lagoon, playgrounds, shelters, hiking trails.
When is the water warmest at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach)?
Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.
Where is Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) located?
Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) is in Lake County, IN, at 1 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403.
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